Lead Merchandiser

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the following locations and the immediately surrounding area: Slidell, LA, Mandeville, LA, Covington, LA. Job duties include but not limited to leading, developing, training and coaching new and existing Merchandisers. The Merchandiser- Lead duties and responsibilities include building displays, replenishing inventory on the customer's shelves, racks, and cold equipment.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years old
Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
Reliable vehicle required
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule
Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues
Ability to self-motivate and ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to problem solve

Nice To Haves

Previous Merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leads, develops, trains and coaches new and existing merchandisers
Serves as On-Call person for Sales Supervisors on weekends; Relief for vacation/call in
Ensure proper care of equipment, and Company/customer assets daily
Rotate and replenish products in customer outlet, including displays, racks, and all Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
Maintain product integrity in every account; neatly stacked, condensed, and rotated backstock, clean coolers and racks to Company standards
Organization and collection of any breakage or out of date product, including empty shells and pallets
Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities as they arise
Works in partnership with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver for outlet to the picture of success
Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, as well as providing superior customer service
Ability to work with all functional team members
Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition